The US has initiated a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT firm Cognizant under scrutiny for potential links to human trafficking and transnational crime.
The technology sector is the largest user of H-1B visas
Jul 09, 2026
12:20 pm
What's the storyThe United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud in the H-1B visa program.
The probe, which is being carried out by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Labor, has identified several companies, including Indian IT giant Cognizant, as subjects of scrutiny.
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